Hooray – it’s new ear tubes day!!!! Finally after far too long of a wait, Ladybug is getting new ear tubes put in as I write this. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to keep her healthy and germ free beforehand so we didn’t have to cancel the procedure. I was really worried especially given the new Pre-Op set up Hamilton Health Sciences has. I must admit I really don’t like it. You walk into a very large space, one side is an urgent care clinic that was filled with people coughing, sneezing, and a child threw up twice while we were waiting on our side. The two sides are split by little glass dividers. Every time someone on the other side sneezed or coughed I just envisioned all those germs floating over to our side of the waiting room. Whoever decided that it was a good idea to share a waiting area for people needing surgery (many of whom are medically fragile), with phlegmy, snot filled, puking people, needs to definitely reevaluate things. Don’t even get me started on the 3 1/2 hour wait to see a nurse and anesthesiologist. There has GOT to be an easier way for kiddos like Ladybug to go through pre-op. Lets just say a trip to Starbucks after was definitely needed by the time we got out of that place.
Well that’s my little rant for now. All things considered, we are incredibly fortunate to have such a great team though. On a super awesome bright note, our favourite Mac Kids PSW Liz stopped in to see us while we were waiting for Ladybug to go in. It was such a great little visit, and just in her magical Liz way, she immediately had Ladybugs attention just by the sound of her voice.
I’ll do a quick update on the Little Ladybug Hugs Facebook group once my little princess is out of recovery.
The picture is one I was able to capture of Ladybug relaxing and enjoying a snuggle with mommy. It didn’t last long as she was quite unhappy that she wasn’t getting water when she signed for it.
Picture Description:
Ladybug, a teeny tiny 8 year old girl is snuggling in her mommy’s arms. Mommy is wearing a beige cardigan and Ladybug has her hair braided and is wearing a white kids hospital gown with a green ribbon by the neckline and puppy dogs, bees, and butterflies on it. She has her eyes slightly open and her left hand partially open and resting on mommy’s chest.
Little Ladybug Hugs 